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Psychology
About
Hear from the Head of the School of Psychology about the areas of study at Waikato and where this pathway can take you. This programme explores Animal Behaviour, Behaviour Analysis, Clinical Psychology, Community Psychology, Kaupapa Māori and Applied Social Psychology, Health and Mental Health Services and Organisational Psychology.
Presenter
Dr Vincent Reid
Head of the School of Psychology
For more information on Psychology at Waikato, click here.
The New Minors
Forensic Psychology and Crime Science
About
Forensic Psychology links psychology to both criminal behaviour and its reduction and prevention, and to the functions of the legal and correctional systems. In this video hear from our Senior Lecturer and the Director of the Te Puna Haumaru New Zealand Institute of Security and Crime Science about the introduction to Security and Crime Science and Forensic and Criminological Psychology.
Presenters
Dr Lisa Tompson
Senior Lecturer
Professor Devon L L Polaschek
Director, Te Puna Haumaru New Zealand Institute for Security and Crime Science
Professor, Psychology
Career Options

- Behaviour Analyst
- Clinical or Community Psychologist
- Community Programme Coordinator
- Human Resource Advisor
- Private Practitioner
- Research Scientist
Accommodation
Choosing the right accommodation will help you transition smoothly to university life, get straight into your studies and start building lifelong memories and friendships. There are a range of accommodation options available for students.
Hamilton
With three halls of residence, apartments, cottages, studios and units, we have a range of options for all Hamilton students, from undergraduate to postgraduate.
Tauranga
For students studying at our Tauranga campus, you can stay in a brand new, self-catered university accommodation in the heart of the city.





